Róisín O'Rorke has been appointed Regional Development Officer for East Devon and Dorset.
Her introduction:
I have recently started the role of Regional Officer for Badminton England where I will be responsible for Dorset and East Devon. Previous to this I studied Sports Development and Coaching Sciences at Bournemouth University and during this time I obtained my level 2 coaching award. I have spent the past 4 years coaching a wide range of players including those at Helen Troke Badminton Academy and Bournemouth Performance Centre. Alongside this I have also been an enthusiastic badminton player for 12 years where I have played at county level for both Berkshire and Dorset.
It is my role to deliver community badminton networks, determine the needs of the County Badminton Associations, deliver BADMINTON England programmes across Dorset and East Devon as well as supporting regional competition and events programmes.
I look forward to working with you all and help raise the profile of Badminton within these areas. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me via the details below.
Róisín O'Rorke
m. 07738890043
e: roisinororke@badmintonengland.co.uk
w. www.badmintonengland.co.uk
This now means that Emma Austin is responsible for Cornwall and the western part of Devon, any clubs or organisations within the local authority areas of Plymouth, South Hams, West Devon, Torridge and North Devon should contact Emma in the first instance. She will be responsible for the Community Badminton Networks in West Devon and Plymouth
Róisín is responsible for Dorset and the eastern part of Devon, any clubs or organisations within the local authority areas of Teignbridge, Torbay, Exeter, Mid Devon and East Devon should contact Roisin in the first instance. She will be responsible for the CBN’s in Torbay and Exeter.
Tim Jones the RDO for East Devon has left Badminton England and we wish him all the best. In the meantime Emma Austin will cover the whole of Devon until a successor is appointed.
Mar 2011
We would like to welcome our new Regional Development Officers. Tim Jones will cover East Devon (and Dorset) and Emma Austin will cover West Devon (and Cornwall). See their March Newsletter where they introduce themselves. Our previous Officer Jenny Phipps has been promoted to South West Regional Manager.
4th Jun 2010
Change to the rules regarding rally point scoring - more information
11th Mar 2010
It is with deep regret that we report that the Badminton England Chairman, Mike Sertin, died suddenly in the early hours of this morning while at the All England Championships. Our thoughts are with Mike's family at this very difficult time.
21 Feb 2010
4 Nations Disabled Badminton Championships, 19 - 21 February 2010, at Scotstoun National Badminton Academy, Glasgow.
Results
Mens singles wheelchair winner Rowan Crossman ( Devon Racqueteers )
Runner-up David Follett ( Devon Racqueteers )
Mens doubles wheelchair Winners Rowan Crossman & David Follett ( Devon racqueteers )
Unfortunately our current County Development Officer, Sue Jarvis, has been unsuccessful in her bid to become one of the new South West Development Officers. She will continue in her current role until September. It is hoped that DCBA will be able to use Sue in some capacity after this.
6th June 2009
A dinner was held in June 2009 to mark the retirement of the Devon County Badminton Association’s Chairman, David Burgess, Secretary, Ron Baker, and Treasurer, Margaret Force after many years service to the County Association.
David, Ron & Margaret were each presented with a Dartington Crystal Shuttlecock by the County Association in recognition of their services to Devon Badminton.
David was on the Committee for 35 years, and Chairman for the last 25 years. Ron joined the Committee in 1978 and was the County Secretary from 1979 until his retirement. Margaret was the County Treasurer for the last 34 years and has served on the Committee for over 50 years.
The Chairman of Badminton England, Mike Sertin, presented David, Ron & Margaret with the English Badminton Award - this award, a framed certificate, is for long standing exceptional service to badminton in England.
A presentation was also made to Dylys Bradshaw for her services to the Devon County Badminton Association both on and off the court over the last 40 years. from left to right: Dylys Bradshaw holding her vase, and Margaret Force, David Burgess & Ron Baker with their English Badminton Awards
from left to right: Bob Cross, the new Devon Chairman presenting David Burgess with his Dartington Crystal Shuttlecock
from left to right: Margaret Force, David Burgess & Ron Baker with their Dartington Crystal Shuttlecocks
from left to right: Mike Sertin, the late Chairman of Badminton England, with Margaret Force, David Burgess and Ron Baker
June 2009
New South West Development Manager for Badminton England: Susan Cooper has been appointed to this post covering Devon, Cornwall, Dorset, Avon, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, Jersey & Guernsey. She can be contacted by email: susancooper@badmintonengland.co.uk or mobile: 07825 094718
